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October 2, 2018

BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS COACHES KICKOFF LUNCHEON SET FOR FRIDAY, OCT. 5TH AT NRG STADIUM

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018

Both head coaches available immediately following the luncheon

COACHES KICKOFF LUNCHEON – Lone Start Sports and Entertainment will host the Coaches Kickoff Luncheon presented by Don Sanders on Friday, Oct. 5th starting at 11 a.m. at NRG Stadium. This year’s luncheon will feature both head coaches from Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin ahead of Saturday’s Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B. Game credentials and parking for Saturday’s game will also be available for pickup at the Houston Texans offices on the second floor of NRG Stadium (enter through Bud Light Plaza off Kirby and Westridge) beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 3 until Friday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. One person must pick up and sign for their entire outlet’s credential packet.

Sam Houston State Head Coach K.C. Keeler and Stephen F. Austin Interim Head Coach Jeff Byrd will both be available to the media immediately following the luncheon at 12:45 p.m. in the Verizon West Club at NRG Stadium.

Coach Keeler and Coach Byrd will each speak to fans at the luncheon, which will be emceed by Houston Texans Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris. Saturday’s game, the 93rd edition of the rivalry, will be broadcast on ESPN 3 and heard locally on Sports Radio 610 starting at 1 p.m. CT.

Tickets for Saturday’s game are still available starting at $15 and can be purchased by visiting www.botpw.com or calling 832-667-2390.

GAME CREDENTIALS – Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B media credentials may be picked up at the Houston Texans offices on the second floor of NRG Stadium (enter through Bud Light Plaza off Kirby and Westridge) beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 3 until Friday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. One person must pick up their entire outlet’s credential packet.

If you will not be able to make it to NRG Stadium to pick up your credential and parking pass in advance of the game, please email stephanie.ramsey@houstontexans.comand provide a FedEx number for overnight shipping.

On the day of the game, credentials can be picked up at the Media Will Call window at NRG Stadium, located on the west side of the stadium, beginning three hours prior to kickoff (10 a.m. CT) until the end of the first quarter of the game.

Please note that the NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. For more information, visit here.